Here's how it works:
* Damage Counters: These are small, round tokens that are placed on a Pokemon card to represent damage it has taken.
* Attack Costs: When you use an attack, it typically costs a certain amount of Energy cards. The attack will then deal a specific amount of damage to the opponent's Pokemon, represented by Damage Counters.
* Knockout: When a Pokemon receives damage equal to or greater than its HP (Hit Points), it is considered "Knocked Out." The Pokemon is then removed from play, and the player who dealt the final blow typically gets a prize card.
So, to clarify:
* Damage Points: Not used in the Pokemon TCG.
* Damage Counters: Small tokens used to track damage dealt to Pokemon.
* HP: The amount of damage a Pokemon can withstand before being Knocked Out.
Let me know if you have any other questions!